[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1809]
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    THE DAILY 45: CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER KILLS HIMSELF AND DAUGHTER

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2008

  Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, the Department of Justice tells us that, 
everyday, 45 people, on average, are fatally shot in the United States. 
It is with a heavy heart that, today, I offer my condolences to the 
people of my community as I mourn the senseless loss of life of Chicago 
Police Officer Dannie Marchan, 29, and his daughter, seven-year-old 
Alizay. Police report these gun-related deaths as a murder suicide with 
Officer Marchan alleged to have taken his own life after shooting his 
two children.
  This incident happened yesterday morning and, as of this time, 
Marchan's 9-year-old son, whose name has not been released, is still 
fighting for his life with his mother, Officer Marchan's ex-wife, at 
his side.
  This senseless loss of life should not happen to anyone. In an 
instant that can't be taken back, Officer Marchan handled his stresses 
with a loaded weapon leaving devastating loss in its wake.
  Americans of conscience must come together to stop the senseless 
death of ``The Daily 45.'' When will we say ``enough is enough, stop 
the killing!''

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